Comments on: Do the New FTC Guidelines Affect You?

By: Kai Lo@seo

Kai Lo@seo — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 21:44:49 +0000

I don’t think it affects you as long as you are not scamming people or writing ridiculous testimonies. Also, FTC is mostly worrying about the big sharks.
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By: timethief

timethief — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:16:36 +0000

"Ten privacy groups have filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission over recent changes to Facebook’s privacy policy.Led by the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC), the groups criticize Facebook for changes that made previously private information public. " -– Facebook Target of FTC Privacy Complaint More information on the 8 different scenarios that require disclosure are found in Blog World Expo 2009 Session Notes from Deb Schroeder at ChattyGal.com .-= timethief´s last blog ..TypeKit Comes to WordPress.com =-.

By: Michael Aulia

Michael Aulia — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:42:07 +0000

I’ve been getting free gadgets from big vendors for reviews. Since I’ve heard of the new FTC rule, I’ve started putting a note that the unit is provided by the vendor. Don’t think it’ll affect anything since I really write both the good and the bad things.

But I guess there are unanswered questions whether it is enough or what else should I do to follow the guidelines..sigh.. no one has the time to read 80-ish pages
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By: Rose

Rose — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 06:09:19 +0000

First Google came down on those offering paid links now this with the FTC. It appears everyone has a hand in the pocket book. I don’t think that it is fair that this is only effecting those in the US.
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By: dofollow blog list

dofollow blog list — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:37:09 +0000

I’d have to say no because I’m a non income blogger. If I ever get unlazy and motivated I’ll come back and update you.
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By: Benjamin Huebner

Benjamin Huebner — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:35:15 +0000

Very important informations for all affiliate marketer and blogger! Thanks!

P.s. Very nice Blog design, nice background!
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By: SEO Company

SEO Company — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:41:44 +0000

yup nice article on FTC guidelines book mark it and it’s very informative for me thanks kristi for writing and sharing here!!!
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By: Steve Warriner

Steve Warriner — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:31:21 +0000

I’m not sure about the comment that the FTC has backed off regarding blogs, but even if they have, transparency is the best policy. I don’t think they are going to be trolling the net for the little guy. If you don’t get a complaint (and/or handle complaints effectively with a refund etc) you are probably never going to hear from them.

There will always be those running under the radar, within the FTC grasp or not. The overall point of the new guideliness can be good for all of us. Did you see the interview with an FTC rep? http://jimedwards.s3.amazonaws.com/ftc-advertising-interview/index.html (not my site).

Its long but answered a lot of questions. Except will it be required viewing for all FTC employees?

JEDs
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By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:18:52 +0000

I hope Mitch is right about the FCC backing down on it, as in the end, I think this is not only too hard to enforce, but as it would only affect people who live in the US, it doesn’t really do anything to address the issue.

To be honest, I am more concerned about the super secret Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement(ACTA) treaty that is being worked on. Under the guise of protecting intellectual property, the Government is planning on giving the ISPs permission to spy on our Internet usage. Of course, as is usually the case here in the US, it is always when the government is trying to protect us(terrorism, communism, socialism) that they end up stripping away our constitutional rights.

To make it even worse, the talks are going on in secret and will not be revealed until made into law, by which point it is too late. Obama and others have actually alluded that this lack of transparency is for our own good though, as otherwise if we knew the details we would revolt.

I know it sounds like a conspiracy theory, but the ACTA plans that were leaked to WikiLeaks are very very scary. I see the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement as the single biggest threat to our freedom and the Internet in general!
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By: oes tsetnoc

oes tsetnoc — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 09:30:57 +0000

@Sire
Exactly to this kind of “couldn’t care less” people I was referring to. Your original question, the one I wanted to add my 2 cents to, was “Can these rules be enforced on bloggers who blog outside the US?” And I said there “might” be some scenarios where that could be possible SY
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